Zmanim in Washington DC Today
וושינגטון, USA · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 25 Tishrei, 5787
Full Zmanim for October 6, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 05:56 |
| Misheyakir | 06:20 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 07:08 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 10:01 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 10:59 |
| Chatzos | 12:56 |
| Mincha Gedola | 13:24 |
| Mincha Ketana | 16:18 |
| Plag HaMincha | 17:31 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 18:43 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (8.5° GRA) | 19:22 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 19:55 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (16.1° Rabbeinu Tam) | 20:01 |
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About Jewish Prayer Times in Washington DC
The Zmanim (halachic times) above are calculated for Washington DC's exact coordinates (latitude 38.9072, longitude -77.0369, elevation 22m) using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The times are recomputed each day from the sun's actual position, so they remain accurate year-round without any manual adjustment.
How to Use These Prayer Times
- Alot HaShachar — the earliest time for most morning mitzvot.
- Misheyakir — the earliest time to put on tzitzit and tefillin.
- Sof Zman K'riat Shema — the deadline to recite the morning Shema; the earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama). Do not delay past this deadline.
- Chatzos — divides morning from afternoon; the latest time for certain daytime mitzvot.
- Mincha Gedola / Ketana — the window for the afternoon prayer (Mincha); Mincha Gedola is the earliest time, Mincha Ketana is the preferred time.
- Tzait HaKochavim — nightfall; the end of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and fast days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Washington DC?
Today, sunrise (netz hachama) in Washington DC is at 07:08.
What is the latest time to say Shema in Washington DC?
The latest time to recite the morning Shema (Sof Zman K'riat Shema, GRA opinion) in Washington DC today is 10:01. The earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama) at 07:08.
What time is Chatzos in Washington DC?
Chatzos (halachic midday) in Washington DC today is at 12:56.
What time is Mincha in Washington DC?
The Mincha prayer window in Washington DC begins at Mincha Gedola (13:24) and the preferred time is Mincha Ketana (16:18).
What time is Tzait HaKochavim in Washington DC?
Tzait HaKochavim (nightfall, when three stars are visible) in Washington DC today is at 19:55 (72-minute opinion).